Jackman said he first received the script for Aronofsky’s trippy 2006 film “The Fountain” while starring in Broadway’s “The Boy From Oz,” for which he won the Tony.

“Darren loves a Broadway musical!” Jackman said of the director, who’s known for darker fare.

Jackman told the crowd at “Mother!” — which has divided critics and audiences — “Prepare for it to rock your world in every possible way, and it will challenge your mind and heart.”

Aronofsky said that Jackman, Burstyn and Jennifer Lawrence were “the ultimate trifecta” to have worked with. Studio Paramount is sticking by the polarizing film for an awards push and a December DVD release.